Status of indoor air pollution (IAP) through particulate matter (PM) emissions and associated health concerns in South Asia

Junaid, Muhammad; Syed, Jabir Hussain; Abbasi, Naeem Akhtar; Hashmi, Muhammad Zaffar; Malik, Riffat Naseem; Pei, De‐Sheng

doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2017.10.097

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“…The adoption of alternative, cleaner fuels such as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), biogas, and solar energy is one of the most effective ways to limit indoor air pollution from particulate matter (Begum et al 2009;Junaid et al 2018). However, these alternatives would rely on the introduction of low-cost efficient cookers that require a household investment (Miah et al 2009).…”

Section: Infrastructurementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Improving the ventilation and layout of kitchens has been cited as more cost-effective as it is already within the means of poor families and prevents the need to switch to more costly fuels or technology (Begum et al 2009;Junaid et al 2018). Open kitchen layouts with more external doors and windows decrease particulate matter concentrations and mitigate the hazard effectively.…”

Section: Infrastructurementioning

confidence: 99%

“…With subsidies and government intervention through policy, the use of clean fuels could be proliferated and the (Miah et al 2009;Banik 2017;Junaid et al 2018). Urmee and Gyamfi (2014) reasoned that subsidies should also be provided for training local ICS designers and manufacturers who can pass on knowledge to the users, rather than to just subsidize the cost for poor families, making the initiative more sustainable, as many ICS programs have collapsed with the end of donor funding.…”

Section: Institutionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Urmee and Gyamfi (2014) reasoned that subsidies should also be provided for training local ICS designers and manufacturers who can pass on knowledge to the users, rather than to just subsidize the cost for poor families, making the initiative more sustainable, as many ICS programs have collapsed with the end of donor funding. Communicating the hazard is important and can be achieved using social media and through health professionals to strengthen the public awareness and understanding of the health risks (Chowdhury et al 2011;Alim et al 2013;Junaid et al 2018).…”

Section: Institutionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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The Influence of Underlying Stresses from Environmental Hazards on Resilience in Bangladesh: A System View

Lake

Fenner

2019

Int J Disaster Risk Sci

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Bangladesh is one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change, while its people also suffer from a range of environmental hazards linked to the growing prevalence of non-communicable diseases. These diseases are responsible for increasing morbidity and mortality and lead to other stresses within the population. Such stresses create continuous impacts on the health and well-being of the population, compounding their vulnerability and inhibiting their capacity to cope with frequent event-related shocks, such as floods and drought. A systems approach is taken to examine four important environmental hazards in Bangladesh-arsenic contamination of drinking water, arsenic transmission through the food chain, indoor air quality, and air pollution. A review of these hazards is presented in a conceptual framework that links human well-being with the key system components of infrastructure, institutions, knowledge, and behavior. This reveals key underlying factors between the hazards and uncovers system structures that can lead to more effective hazard mitigation, and the establishment of strategic intervention points. The article concludes that elimination of these continuous stresses will only come about through the culmination of multiple interventions over time, undertaken in an iterative manner that builds on the continual advancement of hazard understanding. The role of individual behaviors, together with factors such as risk awareness and perception of the hazards, has been identified as crucial for achieving successful mitigation solutions. Improved knowledge of the hazards, public awareness, and government accountability are focus points to reduce population exposure and enhance response capacity.

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“…However, poor indoor air quality is not only associated with closed rooms, but it can also result from errors in the design of ventilation systems, which can introduce pollutants from outside into indoor areas [10]. Major indoor air pollutants that have been studied include PM 2.5 , PM 10 , O 3 , CO 2 , CO, NO 2 , NH 3 , volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and aldehydes, which can be derived from a number of potential sources [11][12][13][14][15].…”

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Indoor Air Quality Improvement by Simple Ventilated Practice and Sansevieria Trifasciata

2020

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Optimum thermal comfort and good indoor air quality (IAQ) is important for occupants. In tropical region offices, an air conditioner is indispensable due to extreme high temperatures. However, the poor ventilation causes health issues. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to propose an improving IAQ method with low energy consumption. Temperature, relative humidity, and CO2 and CO concentration were monitored in a poorly ventilated office for one year to observe seasonal variation. The results showed that the maximum CO2 concentration was above the recommended level for comfort. Simple ventilated practices and placing a number of Sansevieria trifasciata (S. trifasciata) plants were applied to improve the IAQ with the focus on decreasing CO2 concentration as well as achieving energy saving. Reductions of 19.9%, 22.5%, and 58.2% of the CO2 concentration were achieved by ventilation through the door during lunchtime, morning, and full working period, respectively. Placing S. trifasciata in the office could reduce the CO2 concentration by 10.47%–19.29%. A computer simulation was created to observe the efficiency of simple practices to find the optimum conditions. An electricity cost saving of 24.3% was projected for the most feasible option with a consequent reduction in global warming potential, which also resulted in improved IAQ.

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Optimizing indoor air quality: Investigating particulate matter exposure in household kitchens and source identification

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Alrashidi,

Yassin

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Indoor environments pose a significant health risk due to exposure to particulate matter (PM), leading to various diseases and premature deaths, and raising public concerns about indoor air quality. Household kitchens are a major contributor to indoor air pollution, emitting particulate matter of varying sizes during cooking, which disperses throughout the house. Understanding the extent of PM exposure and identifying its sources is crucial. This study assesses PM presence in Kuwaiti household kitchens, measuring concentrations of different‐sized particles (PM 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 2.5, 5.0, and 10 μm) under various conditions. Measurements were taken for 24 h using a particle/mass monitor device, considering different ventilation scenarios, cooking oils, and methods. Spearman's rank correlation and indoor/outdoor (I/O) ratios investigate the correlation between indoor and outdoor PM exposure. Principal component analysis (PCA) models identify specific sources contributing to PM exposure. A questionnaire survey in Kuwaiti households determines primary kitchen sources during cooking. Results show that kitchens with ventilation systems consistently reduce PM concentrations. PM emissions during cooking vary based on factors like cooking method, energy type, cooking oil, food, additives, temperature, and ventilation. The cooking stove is the primary emission source, but other household activities contribute. This study enhances our understanding of influential factors affecting cooking emissions and their concentrations, contributing valuable insights into mitigating indoor air pollution.

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Status of indoor air pollution (IAP) through particulate matter (PM) emissions and associated health concerns in South Asia

Cited by 63 publications

References 103 publications

The Influence of Underlying Stresses from Environmental Hazards on Resilience in Bangladesh: A System View

The Influence of Underlying Stresses from Environmental Hazards on Resilience in Bangladesh: A System View

Indoor Air Quality Improvement by Simple Ventilated Practice and Sansevieria Trifasciata

Optimizing indoor air quality: Investigating particulate matter exposure in household kitchens and source identification

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